Occupational Therapist - Advanced (Hand Therapy)

About the role

The Occupational Therapist – Advanced (Hand Therapy) provides expert clinical leadership and delivers high‑level, evidence‑based hand therapy services to patients with complex and varied conditions at Redcliffe Hospital. Working with a high degree of professional autonomy, you will assess, plan and implement specialised interventions while supporting optimal patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Deliver specialist clinical services of a complex and varied nature in the Occupational Therapy Hand Therapy Service in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision.
• Professionally lead the delivery of services within Occupational Therapy, providing specialist clinical advice in Hand Therapy management to health practitioners, supervisors, managers and stakeholders, both internal and external to the HHS.
• Provide timely, specialist advice in matters relating to Occupational Therapy Hand Therapy management to health professionals, supervisors, managers, and stakeholders, both internal and external to the HHS, regarding occupational therapy management
• Apply high-level communication, advocacy, and interpersonal skills to consult with partners and work collaboratively with patients, parents/carers, multi-disciplinary team members and agencies to meet service goals and enhance health outcomes.
• Provide active leadership in the development of professional competence in the Occupational Therapy area of Hand Therapy management and advocate for service improvements that enhance the delivery of Occupational Therapy services in Hand Therapy management.

Benefits when working for Metro North Allied Health

• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of 12.75% and access to generous salary packaging
• Additional entitlements for employees (casual employees excluded) may include sick leave, carer's leave, long service leave, paid parental leave, leave without pay to travel, professional development allowance and leave
• 5% annual leave loading with up to 27.5% for shift workers
• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED